Salpointe's Bijan Robinson carrying on family tradition of athletic success

Here’s a name to keep in mind: Salpointe Catholic freshman Bijan Robinson. He made his varsity football debut Friday against Sunnyside, scoring on a 52-yard touchdown reception and running four times for 26 yards. He comes from one of the most impressive sports families in Southern Arizona history. His grandfather, Cleo Robinson, was an all-state linebacker and hurdler at Marana High School; his uncle, Paul Robinson, is a former UA tailback who was the Cincinnati Bengals’ AFL Rookie of the Year in 1968. Cleo Robinson, who was a Pac-12 football referee for 26 years, is to be inducted into the Pima County Sports Hall of Fame on October 23 at noon. Tickets remain available. Phone: 955-4424.